Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-06-10


settle it,
Mr. w. w. Cocoran, of Washington,
d. d., the millionaire philanthropist, was
stricken with paralysis in the left arm and
leg whilst at dinner ON last Monday. 1t
is earnestly hoped that he may recover,
but his advanced age makes it extremely
doubtful.
The colored Methodists, of Mt. jackson,
will soon erect a church at that place. On
Monday of last week the corner stone
was laid and appropriate services were
held. 1t will be a very nice building,
handsomely finished and will reflect credit
upon the colored people through whose
energy it will have been built.
On Sunday of last week, the new Bap-
fist church in Harrisonburg was dedicat-
J ed. Rev. Jas. b Tay lor, ID. d., Of Lexing-
ton, delivered the dedicatory sermon. The
church is an exceedingly substantial as
well as an unusually pretty edi6ce. 1t Is
constructed Of brick, on the Gothic plan
Of architecture.
On last Saturday night travels Cornet
Band appeared on the balcony in front Of
Twins Opera Hall, and treated the large
crowd that rapidly gathered, to some very
sweet music. We hope they will keep
this thing up all through the pleasant
weather.
Standard Prints G4c cash at J. n. Davis.
The organization of the congregation
at Salem church, near Hamburg, will be
completed on 81 Sunday of June. Preach
log Saturday night, Sunday at 1890 and
Sunday night. The public are cordially
invited.
d. II. RHODES, Pastor.
The heavy rain of Wednesday afternoon
showed very plainly the miserable sew
erage or draining facilities of portion of
our streets. The great lake of sinking
water that gathered knee-deep on Main
street, reaching clear across it, and from
Twins corner, TO the Burner Block left
deposit of fearful smelling slime enough
to scken an army. Surely there is some
way to remedy this.
Mr.. Joseph Borden, living near Harris
vile, this county, died on Wednesday,
June LIST. IN the Ssth year of his age. Mr..
Borden, was we'll and faYorably known
throughout the county where he has spent
all the years of his long and useful life.
and was greatly respected by all as good
citizen, generous neighbor and friend
and an honest upright man.
Potomac herring only 90 cts. per hun
dred at T. +. Benefits.
All kinds Of farm produce taken IN ex-
change for goods at r. E. Benefits.
The Rockingham Bank, OF Harrison
burg, Va, has gone into liquidation. The
concern is perfectly solvent, aud no one
will lose anything by it, as we are in
formed. The reason given for closing is
the small amount of business transacted
by it, not Being sufficient to pay expenses
and reasonable dividends.
Mr. Frank Fry, living in the neighbor-
hood OF Strasburg was committed to the
jail in this place, few days ago. The
unfortunate man gave unmistakable evil
dence Of insanity. lie was connected
with the burning Of lot of property in
that section few years ago, and will be
remembered as turning states evidence
during the exciting trials that followed,
known as the trials of the "barn burners"
JnO. II. Geary under Twins Drug Store,
} corner of Main and Court streets, would
like to furnish you harvest whisky, BRAN
! dy, wines, &c, at from - 90 per gallon
| to Sc 90 per gallon, and he guarantees
satisfaction.
We regret to say that Mr.. Jacob Keller,
the well known proprietor Of Capon Icon
Works, Hardy county, W. Va, fell dead
in the depot at Winchester, on Tuesday
, evening. Although pretty well advanced
in age Mr.. Keller seemed to be very
hale and hearty gentleman, and his sad
sudden death has called forth many ex
pressions of sympathy and regret. W.
hope to give full particulars in our mex
issue.
Lemons and oranges for 25c per dozei
at Geary's.
Mr.. Jacob Cooke, Of the Geary House
, has made arrangements to furnish the
A.. good people of Shenandoah with the bes
and purest WHISTLES, brandies, wines, &c.
for harvest at the very lowest prices, an'
he guarantees satisfaction everytime.
The HERALD returns thanks for an in
vitation to attend the commencement
-. exercises Of Mrs. Genl. Williams Shenan
: doah Female Institute at Twins Oper
= Hall, on the evening Of June 18th. Thi
= is one of the most successful femal
schools in the Valley. We hone our pee
ple will bear this in mind, and instead q
= sending their daughters away to schOo
u will patronize this most deserving hom'
enterprise.
81 I want every man, woman and child j
the county to call aud see my stock
10 goods | am not ashamed of them OF tn
" prices, and neither will you be when yo
T. see them. T. L. Bennett
~ We regret to announce the sudden deaf
Is Of Mr. Jno. N. Davis, ST., father Of j.
2 Davis, the we'll known merchant Of th
place. Mr.. Davis died very suddenly Q
$ Monday at Charlottesville, Va Mr. Dav
=, was a very aged gentleman, and for man
~ years was a prominent lawyer Of Ricl
It mond, Va. Mr.. J. n. Davis started #
Charlottesville by the first train aft
10 receiving the telegram of his father
IS death.
a would like TO show you, if only f
b fun, my magnificent stock of confectiol
cries. The freshest aud best French al
Il plain candies, oranges, lemons, banana
crackers, cakes, and nuts Of every descri
ton. Only ask trial.
Respectfully, &c. T. L. Bennett
IN The Lutheran Conference IS now
ke session in this place, a number Of min
ters, delegates and others being preser
The proceedings commenced on Tuesdi
= night. with service each day and nigl
= which will be continued until Sunda
when the beautiful new church will
aod;cated The dedicatOry sermon "